Political Martyrs' Monument, Edinburgh

Name: Political Martyrs' Monument
Address: 107 Leith Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3AT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 200 7750

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The Political Martyrs Monument, located in the Old Calton Burial Ground on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, commemorates five political reformists from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Designed by Thomas Hamilton and erected in 1844, it is a 90 ft tall obelisk on a square-plan base plinth, all constructed in ashlar sandstone blocks. As part of the Burial Ground it is Category A listed. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°57'12"N, 3°11'9"W

Address

107 Leith StreetOld Town (Canongate)Edinburgh EH1 3AT United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 200 7750

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Political Martyrs' Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Multrees Walk, Calton Hill, Waverley Mall, Cockburn Street.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Political Martyrs' Monument?

Nearby attractions include Mausoleum of David Hume, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Trinity College Kirk, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Regent Bridge, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Political Martyrs' Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Political Martyrs' Monument:

Bus

Waterloo Place • Lines: 104, 113, 124, 51, X5 (1 min walk)
St Andrews House • Lines: 124, X5 (3 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (6 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (7 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (13 min walk)